Ray Evans (footballer, born 1933) explained

Ray Evans
Fullname:Raymond Peter Evans
Birth Date:21 June 1933
Birth Place:India
Death Place:Chorley, Lancashire, England
Position:Inside forward
Youthyears1:–1951
Youthclubs1:Preston North End
Years1:1951–1959
Clubs1:Preston North End
Caps1:33
Goals1:2
Years2:1959–1961
Clubs2:Bournemouth
Caps2:36
Goals2:9
Years3:1961–1975
Clubs3:Morecambe
Totalcaps:69
Totalgoals:11

Raymond Peter Evans (21 June 1933 – 26 June 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Preston North End and Bournemouth.

Early life and career

Evans was born in India while his Army father was serving in the country, but was raised in the New Hall Lane area of Preston.[1]

After starting as a youth at Preston North End, Evans signed a part-time professional contract in May 1951 and played for the club until his transfer to Bournemouth in 1959. He and goalkeeper Mick Lynn were sold for a combined £4,000.[1] He later played for Morecambe.[2]

He died on 26 June 2009, five days after his 76th birthday.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: North End mourning for Evans . Lancashire Evening Post . 3 July 2009 . 27 November 2018 .
  2. Web site: Bournemouth: 1946/47 – 2013/14. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. 27 November 2018.